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'''Sead Kolašinac''' ({{IPA|bs|sěad kolaʃîːnats|pron}}; born 20 June 1993) is a professional [[Association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[Defender (association football)#Centre-back|centre-back]] for [[Serie A]] club [[Atalanta BC|Atalanta]]. Born in Germany, he plays for the [[Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team|Bosnia and Herzegovina national team]]. Kolašinac started his professional career at [[FC Schalke 04|Schalke 04]], playing first in its [[FC Schalke 04 II|reserve team]], before joining [[Arsenal F.C.|Arsenal]] in 2017. In 2021, he was loaned back to Schalke 04. The following year, he moved to [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]]. A year later, he signed with Atalanta. A former German youth international, Kolašinac made his senior international debut for Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2013, earning over 50 [[Cap (sport)|caps]] since. He represented the nation at their first major championship, the [[2014 FIFA World Cup]].
'''Sead Kolašinac''' ({{IPA|bs|sěad kolaʃîːnats|pron}}; born 20 June 1993) is a professional [[Association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[Defender (association football)#Centre-back|centre-back]] for [[Serie A]] club [[Atalanta BC|Atalanta]]. Born in Germany, he plays for the [[Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team|Bosnia and Herzegovina national team]].


Kolašinac started his professional career at [[FC Schalke 04|Schalke 04]], playing first in its [[FC Schalke 04 II|reserve team]], before joining [[Arsenal F.C.|Arsenal]] in 2017. In 2021, he was loaned back to Schalke 04. The following year, he moved to [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]]. A year later, he signed with Atalanta.
During his career, Kolašinac has been deployed as a [[Defender (association football)#Centre-back|centre-back]] and as a [[Midfielder#Defensive midfielder|defensive midfielder]], although he spent most of the time playing as a [[Defender (association football)#Full-back|left-back]]. He possesses very strong body build and strength.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://faktor.ba/sport/fudbal/englezi-predstavili-bh-reprezentativca-sta-navijaci-arsenala-mogu-ocekivati-od-kolasinca-248638|title=Englezi predstavili bh. reprezentativca: Šta navijači Arsenala mogu očekivati od Kolašinca?|website=faktor.ba|date=15 May 2017|accessdate=17 May 2017|language=Bosnian}}</ref>

A former German youth international, Kolašinac made his senior international debut for Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2013, earning over 50 [[Cap (sport)|caps]] since. He represented the nation at their first major championship, the [[2014 FIFA World Cup]].


==Club career==
==Club career==
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[[File:Sead Kolašinac S04 2015 (cropped).jpg|thumb|upright|Kolašinac with [[FC Schalke 04|Schalke 04]] in 2015]]
[[File:Sead Kolašinac S04 2015 (cropped).jpg|thumb|upright|Kolašinac with [[FC Schalke 04|Schalke 04]] in 2015]]


Kolašinac started playing football at his hometown club [[Karlsruher SC]], which he joined in 2001. In 2009, he moved to [[TSG 1899 Hoffenheim|TSG Hoffenheim's youth academy]]. A year later, he switched to [[VfB Stuttgart|VfB Stuttgart's youth setup]]. In January 2011, Kolašinac went to [[FC Schalke 04|Schalke 04's youth academy]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://klix.ba/sport/nogomet/predstavljamo-zmajeve-sead-kolasinac-bh-tenk-i-buducnost-reprezentacije/140530081|title=Predstavljamo Zmajeve: Sead Kolašinac, bh. "tenk" i budućnost reprezentacije|website=klix.ba|date=30 May 2014|accessdate=1 June 2014|language=Bosnian}}</ref> He made his professional debut playing for [[FC Schalke 04 II|Schalke 04's reserve squad]] against [[Bayer 04 Leverkusen II|Bayer Leverkusen II]] on 6 March 2012 at the age of 18.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://kicker.de/schalke-ii-gegen-leverkusen-ii-2012-regionalliga-west-1153256/spielinfo|title=Wiegel rettet einen Punkt für seine Mannschaft|website=kicker.de|date=6 March 2012|accessdate=7 March 2012|language=German}}</ref> Six months later, he made his first-team debut against [[SpVgg Greuther Fürth|Greuther Fürth]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://kicker.de/fuerth-gegen-schalke-2012-bundesliga-1441668/analyse|title=Holtby nimmt Fürth endgültig den Mut|website=kicker.de|date=15 September 2012|accessdate=17 September 2012|language=German}}</ref> On 4 December, Kolašinac debuted in the [[2012–13 UEFA Champions League#Group B|UEFA Champions League]] away at [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://sportsport.ba/fudbal/kolasinac-u-pocetnom-sastavu-schalkea/93322|title=Kolašinac u početnom sastavu Schalkea|website=sportsport.ba|date=4 December 2012|accessdate=5 December 2012|language=Bosnian}}</ref>
Kolašinac started playing football at his hometown club [[Karlsruher SC]], which he joined in 2001. In 2009, he moved to [[TSG 1899 Hoffenheim|TSG Hoffenheim's youth academy]]. A year later, he switched to [[VfB Stuttgart|VfB Stuttgart's youth setup]]. In 2011, he went to [[FC Schalke 04|Schalke 04's youth academy]]. In June 2012, he signed his first professional contract with the team.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://kicker.de/simeone-hofft-auf-diego-de-wit-bleibt-in-lautern-569894/artikel|title=Simeone hofft auf Diego, de Wit bleibt in Lautern|website=kicker.de|date=1 June 2012|accessdate=1 June 2012|language=German}}</ref> He made his professional debut against [[SpVgg Greuther Fürth|Greuther Fürth]] on 15 September at the age of 19.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://kicker.de/fuerth-gegen-schalke-2012-bundesliga-1441668/analyse|title=Holtby nimmt Fürth endgültig den Mut|website=kicker.de|date=15 September 2012|accessdate=17 September 2012|language=German}}</ref>


In June 2013, he extended his contract with the team until June 2017.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://sportsport.ba/fudbal/sead-kolasinac-produzio-ugovor-sa-schalkeom/107796|title=Sead Kolašinac produžio ugovor sa Schalkeom|website=sportsport.ba|date=25 June 2013|accessdate=27 June 2013|language=Bosnian}}</ref> In August 2014, he suffered a severe knee injury, which was diagnosed as an [[Anterior cruciate ligament injury|anterior cruciate ligament tear]] and was ruled out for at least six months. Over seven moths after the injury, on 11 April 2015, he returned to the pitch.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://reprezentacija.ba/23100-povratak-u-velikom-stilu-kolasinac-pun-samopouzdanja-ponovo-zaigrao-za-schalke|title=Povratak u velikom stilu! Kolašinac pun samopouzdanja ponovo zaigrao za Schalke|website=reprezentacija.ba|date=11 April 2015|accessdate=12 April 2015|language=Bosnian}}</ref> On 13 December 2015, he scored his first professional goal against [[FC Augsburg]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://sportsport.ba/fudbal/kolasinac-sjajno-pogodio-schalke-ipak-porazen/178604|title=Kolašinac sjajno pogodio, Schalke ipak poražen|website=sportsport.ba|date=13 December 2015|accessdate=13 December 2015|language=Bosnian}}</ref>
Kolašinac debuted in the [[2012–13 UEFA Champions League#Group B|UEFA Champions League]] away at [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]] on 4 December.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://sportsport.ba/fudbal/kolasinac-u-pocetnom-sastavu-schalkea/93322|title=Kolašinac u početnom sastavu Schalkea|website=sportsport.ba|date=4 December 2012|accessdate=7 December 2012|language=Bosnian}}</ref>
In June 2013, he extended his deal with the team until June 2017.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://sportsport.ba/fudbal/sead-kolasinac-produzio-ugovor-sa-schalkeom/107796|title=Sead Kolašinac produžio ugovor sa Schalkeom|website=sportsport.ba|date=25 June 2013|accessdate=27 June 2013|language=Bosnian}}</ref>
In August 2014, he suffered a severe knee injury, which was diagnosed as an [[Anterior cruciate ligament injury|anterior cruciate ligament tear]] and was ruled out for at least six months. Over seven moths after the injury, on 11 April 2015, he returned to the pitch.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://reprezentacija.ba/23100-povratak-u-velikom-stilu-kolasinac-pun-samopouzdanja-ponovo-zaigrao-za-schalke|title=Povratak u velikom stilu! Kolašinac pun samopouzdanja ponovo zaigrao za Schalke|website=reprezentacija.ba|date=11 April 2015|accessdate=12 April 2015|language=Bosnian}}</ref>
On 13 December 2015, he scored his first professional goal against [[FC Augsburg]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://sportsport.ba/fudbal/kolasinac-sjajno-pogodio-schalke-ipak-porazen/178604|title=Kolašinac sjajno pogodio, Schalke ipak poražen|website=sportsport.ba|date=13 December 2015|accessdate=13 December 2015|language=Bosnian}}</ref>


===Arsenal===
===Arsenal===
[[File:Kolasinac 2017.jpg|thumb|upright|Kolašinac with [[Arsenal F.C.|Arsenal]] in 2017]]
[[File:Kolasinac 2017.jpg|thumb|upright|Kolašinac with [[Arsenal F.C.|Arsenal]] in 2017]]
In June 2017, Kolašinac signed a five-year deal with English side [[Arsenal F.C.|Arsenal]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://scsport.ba/zvanicno-sead-kolasinac-je-novi-fudbaler-arsenala|title=Zvanično: Sead Kolašinac je novi fudbaler Arsenala!|website=scsport.ba|date=6 June 2017|accessdate=7 June 2017|language=Bosnian}}</ref> He made his official debut for the club in the [[2017 FA Community Shield]] against [[Chelsea F.C.|Chelsea]] on 6 August, managed to score a goal and win his first trophy.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://avaz.ba/sport/nogomet/288608/arsenal-osvojio-svoj-prvi-trofej-ove-sezone-kolasinac-strijelac-na-debiju|title=Arsenal osvojio svoj prvi trofej ove sezone, Kolašinac strijelac na debiju|website=avaz.ba|date=6 August 2017|accessdate=7 August 2017|language=Bosnian}}</ref> A week later, he made his league debut against [[Leicester City F.C.|Leicester City]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://sportsport.ba/fudbal/spektakl-u-londonu-arsenal-do-pobjede-cudesnim-preokretom/247914|title=Spektakl u Londonu: Arsenal do pobjede čudesnim preokretom|website=sportsport.ba|date=11 August 2017|accessdate=12 August 2017|language=Bosnian}}</ref> In September 2017, he was voted Arsenal's Player of the Month for August.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://scsport.ba/ubjedljivo-sead-kolasinac-igrac-mjeseca-u-arsenalu|title=Ubjedljivo: Sead Kolašinac igrač mjeseca u Arsenalu|website=scsport.ba|date=5 September 2017|accessdate=5 September 2017|language=Bosnian}}</ref> On 28 October, he scored his first league goal for the squad in a triumph over [[Swansea City A.F.C.|Swansea City]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://reprezentacija.ba/235370-sead-kolasinac-pogodio-i-asistirao-za-trijumf-arsenala|title=Sead Kolašinac pogodio i asistirao za trijumf Arsenala|website=reprezentacija.ba|date=28 October 2017|accessdate=1 November 2017|language=Bosnian}}</ref> He was once again voted Arsenal's Player of the Month, this time for October.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://avaz.ba/sport/nogomet/321680/kolasinac-igrac-mjeseca-u-arsenalu|title=Kolašinac igrač mjeseca u Arsenalu|website=avaz.ba|date=14 November 2017|accessdate=17 November 2017|language=Bosnian}}</ref>


In June 2017, Kolašinac signed a five-year contract with English side [[Arsenal F.C.|Arsenal]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://scsport.ba/zvanicno-sead-kolasinac-je-novi-fudbaler-arsenala|title=Zvanično: Sead Kolašinac je novi fudbaler Arsenala!|website=scsport.ba|date=6 June 2017|accessdate=7 June 2017|language=Bosnian}}</ref>
In August 2018, Kolašinac picked up a knee injury during pre-season game against Chelsea, which ruled him out for the start of the season.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://sportsport.ba/fudbal/udarac-za-arsenal-kolasinac-propusta-pocetak-sezone-premier-lige/285577|title=Udarac za Arsenal: Kolašinac propušta početak sezone Premier lige|website=sportsport.ba|date=3 August 2018|accessdate=5 August 2018|language=Bosnian}}</ref> He made his season debut in a [[2018–19 UEFA Europa League#Group E|UEFA Europa League]] game against [[Qarabağ FK|Qarabağ]] on 4 October.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://sportsport.ba/fudbal/kolasinac-poslao-jasnu-poruku-gladan-sam-novih-izazova/292207|title=Kolašinac poslao jasnu poruku: Gladan sam novih izazova!|website=sportsport.ba|date=4 October 2018|accessdate=7 October 2018|language=Bosnian}}</ref> Kolašinac played his 100th match for Arsenal on 15 July 2020 against [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://avaz.ba/sport/nogomet/581984/kolasinac-protiv-novog-prvaka-engleske-zabiljezio-vrijedan-jubilej|title=Kolašinac protiv novog prvaka Engleske zabilježio vrijedan jubilej|website=avaz.ba|date=16 July 2020|accessdate=17 July 2020|language=Bosnian}}</ref>


====2017–18 season====
In January 2021, Kolašinac was sent on a six-month loan to his former club Schalke 04.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://klix.ba/sport/nogomet/zvanicno-arsenal-posudio-seada-kolasinca-schalkeu-do-kraja-sezone/201231098|title=Zvanično: Arsenal posudio Seada Kolašinca Schalkeu do kraja sezone|website=klix.ba|date=31 December 2020|accessdate=1 January 2021|language=Bosnian}}</ref> He played his first competitive game for the team since coming back on 9 January against TSG Hoffenheim.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://reprezentacija.ba/317310-sead-kolasinac-sa-kapitenskom-trakom-predvodio-schalke-do-prve-pobjede-u-ligi|title=Sead Kolašinac sa kapitenskom trakom predvodio Schalke do prve pobjede u ligi|website=reprezentacija.ba|date=9 January 2021|accessdate=12 January 2021|language=Bosnian}}</ref> On 27 February, he scored first goal for Schalke 04 since his comeback in a victory over VfB Stuttgart.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://scsport.ba/kolasinac-strijelac-u-novom-debaklu-schalkea-petarda-bayerna-trijumfovao-i-dortmund|title=Kolašinac strijelac u novom debaklu Schalkea, petarda Bayerna, trijumfovao i Dortmund|website=scsport.ba|date=27 February 2021|accessdate=1 March 2021|language=Bosnian}}</ref> In November, he suffered an ankle injury, which was diagnosed as a [[Ankle fracture|broken ankle]] and was expected to be sidelined for at least two months.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://sportsport.ba/fudbal/arsenal-objavio-saopstenje-poznato-kada-se-vraca-sead-kolasinac/413134|title=Arsenal objavio saopštenje: Poznato kada se vraća Sead Kolašinac|website=sportsport.ba|date=26 November 2021|accessdate=27 November 2021|language=Bosnian}}</ref>
He made his official debut for the club in the [[2017 FA Community Shield]] game against [[Chelsea F.C.|Chelsea]] on 6 August, managed to score a goal and win his first trophy.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://avaz.ba/sport/nogomet/288608/arsenal-osvojio-svoj-prvi-trofej-ove-sezone-kolasinac-strijelac-na-debiju|title=Arsenal osvojio svoj prvi trofej ove sezone, Kolašinac strijelac na debiju|website=avaz.ba|date=6 August 2017|accessdate=7 August 2017|language=Bosnian}}</ref> A week later, he made his league debut against [[Leicester City F.C.|Leicester City]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://sportsport.ba/fudbal/spektakl-u-londonu-arsenal-do-pobjede-cudesnim-preokretom/247914|title=Spektakl u Londonu: Arsenal do pobjede čudesnim preokretom|website=sportsport.ba|date=11 August 2017|accessdate=12 August 2017|language=Bosnian}}</ref>

In September 2017, he was voted Arsenal's Player of the Month for August.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://scsport.ba/ubjedljivo-sead-kolasinac-igrac-mjeseca-u-arsenalu|title=Ubjedljivo: Sead Kolašinac igrač mjeseca u Arsenalu|website=scsport.ba|date=5 September 2017|accessdate=5 September 2017|language=Bosnian}}</ref>

On 28 October, he scored his first league goal for the squad in a triumph over [[Swansea City A.F.C.|Swansea City]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://reprezentacija.ba/235370-sead-kolasinac-pogodio-i-asistirao-za-trijumf-arsenala|title=Sead Kolašinac pogodio i asistirao za trijumf Arsenala|website=reprezentacija.ba|date=28 October 2017|accessdate=1 November 2017|language=Bosnian}}</ref>

He was once again voted Arsenal's Player of the Month, this time for October.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://avaz.ba/sport/nogomet/321680/kolasinac-igrac-mjeseca-u-arsenalu|title=Kolašinac igrač mjeseca u Arsenalu|website=avaz.ba|date=14 November 2017|accessdate=17 November 2017|language=Bosnian}}</ref>

====2018–19 season====
In August 2018, Kolašinac picked up a knee injury during a pre-season match against Chelsea, which ruled him out for the start of the season.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://sportsport.ba/fudbal/udarac-za-arsenal-kolasinac-propusta-pocetak-sezone-premier-lige/285577|title=Udarac za Arsenal: Kolašinac propušta početak sezone Premier lige|website=sportsport.ba|date=3 August 2018|accessdate=5 August 2018|language=Bosnian}}</ref> He made his season debut in a [[2018–19 UEFA Europa League#Group E|UEFA Europa League]] tie against [[Qarabağ FK|Qarabağ]] on 4 October.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://sportsport.ba/fudbal/kolasinac-poslao-jasnu-poruku-gladan-sam-novih-izazova/292207|title=Kolašinac poslao jasnu poruku: Gladan sam novih izazova!|website=sportsport.ba|date=4 October 2018|accessdate=7 October 2018|language=Bosnian}}</ref>

====2019–20 season====
Kolašinac played his first fixture of the campaign in a defeat of [[Burnley F.C.|Burnley]] on 17 August 2019.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://reprezentacija.ba/282613-kolasinac-se-vratio-i-nastupio-za-arsenal-u-trijumfu-nad-burnleyjem|title=Kolašinac se vratio i nastupio za Arsenal u trijumfu nad Burnleyjem|website=reprezentacija.ba|date=17 August 2019|accessdate=17 August 2019|language=Bosnian}}</ref>

He played his 100th game for the side on 15 July 2020 against [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://avaz.ba/sport/nogomet/581984/kolasinac-protiv-novog-prvaka-engleske-zabiljezio-vrijedan-jubilej|title=Kolašinac protiv novog prvaka Engleske zabilježio vrijedan jubilej|website=avaz.ba|date=16 July 2020|accessdate=17 July 2020|language=Bosnian}}</ref>

====2020–21 season====
Kolašinac appeared in his first encounter of the season on 19 September against [[West Ham United F.C.|West Ham United]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://sportsport.ba/fudbal/kolasinac-neocekivano-dobio-sansu-od-prve-minute/376044|title=Kolašinac neočekivano dobio šansu od prve minute!|website=sportsport.ba|date=19 September 2020|accessdate=22 September 2020|language=Bosnian}}</ref>

In January 2021, he was sent on a six-month loan to his former club Schalke 04 and became its [[Captain (association football)|captain]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://n1info.ba/sport/nogomet/kolasinac-se-vratio-u-schalke-postaje-kapiten|title=Kolašinac se vratio h Schalke, postaje kapiten|website=n1info.ba|date=2 January 2021|accessdate=2 January 2021|language=Bosnian}}</ref> He played his first competitive clash for the team since coming back on 9 January against TSG Hoffenheim.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://reprezentacija.ba/317310-sead-kolasinac-sa-kapitenskom-trakom-predvodio-schalke-do-prve-pobjede-u-ligi|title=Sead Kolašinac sa kapitenskom trakom predvodio Schalke do prve pobjede u ligi|website=reprezentacija.ba|date=9 January 2021|accessdate=12 January 2021|language=Bosnian}}</ref> On 27 February, he scored first goal for Schalke 04 since his comeback in a victory over VfB Stuttgart.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://scsport.ba/kolasinac-strijelac-u-novom-debaklu-schalkea-petarda-bayerna-trijumfovao-i-dortmund|title=Kolašinac strijelac u novom debaklu Schalkea, petarda Bayerna, trijumfovao i Dortmund|website=scsport.ba|date=27 February 2021|accessdate=1 March 2021|language=Bosnian}}</ref>

====2021–22 season====
Kolašinac debuted in the season against [[Manchester City F.C.|Manchester City]] on 28 August 2021.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://reprezentacija.ba/334058-kolasinac-odigrao-kompletan-mec-protiv-man-cityja|title=Kolašinac odigrao kompletan meč protiv Man. Cityja|website=reprezentacija.ba|date=28 August 2021|accessdate=31 August 2021|language=Bosnian}}</ref>

In November, he suffered an ankle injury, which was diagnosed as a [[Ankle fracture|broken ankle]] and was expected to be sidelined for at least two months.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://sportsport.ba/fudbal/arsenal-objavio-saopstenje-poznato-kada-se-vraca-sead-kolasinac/413134|title=Arsenal objavio saopštenje: Poznato kada se vraća Sead Kolašinac|website=sportsport.ba|date=26 November 2021|accessdate=27 November 2021|language=Bosnian}}</ref>


===Marseille===
===Marseille===
In January 2022, Kolašinac moved to French outfit [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] on a contract until June 2023.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://sportsport.ba/fudbal/sead-kolasinac-potpisao-za-marseille/416871|title=Sead Kolašinac potpisao za Marseille!|website=sportsport.ba|date=18 January 2022|accessdate=18 January 2022|language=Bosnian}}</ref> He debuted officially for the squad on 4 February against [[Angers SCO|Angers]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://scsport.ba/marseille-napravio-veliki-preokret-uz-hat-trick-milika-kolasinac-upisao-debi|title=Marseille napravio veliki preokret uz hat-trick Milika, Kolašinac upisao debi|website=scsport.ba|date=4 February 2022|accessdate=4 February 2022|language=Bosnian}}</ref> On 13 November, he scored his first goal for Marseille against [[AS Monaco FC|Monaco]], which secured the victory for his team.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://reprezentacija.ba/375111-sead-kolasinac-u-98-minuti-postigao-gol-za-pobjedu-marseillea|title=Sead Kolašinac u 98. minuti postigao gol za pobjedu Marseillea|website=reprezentacija.ba|date=13 November 2022|accessdate=13 November 2022|language=Bosnian}}</ref>
In January 2022, Kolašinac moved to French outfit [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] on a deal until June 2023.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://sportsport.ba/fudbal/sead-kolasinac-potpisao-za-marseille/416871|title=Sead Kolašinac potpisao za Marseille!|website=sportsport.ba|date=18 January 2022|accessdate=18 January 2022|language=Bosnian}}</ref> He debuted officially for the squad on 4 February against [[Angers SCO|Angers]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://scsport.ba/marseille-napravio-veliki-preokret-uz-hat-trick-milika-kolasinac-upisao-debi|title=Marseille napravio veliki preokret uz hat-trick Milika, Kolašinac upisao debi|website=scsport.ba|date=4 February 2022|accessdate=4 February 2022|language=Bosnian}}</ref> On 13 November, he scored his first goal for Marseille against [[AS Monaco FC|Monaco]], which secured the victory for his team.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://reprezentacija.ba/375111-sead-kolasinac-u-98-minuti-postigao-gol-za-pobjedu-marseillea|title=Sead Kolašinac u 98. minuti postigao gol za pobjedu Marseillea|website=reprezentacija.ba|date=13 November 2022|accessdate=13 November 2022|language=Bosnian}}</ref>


===Atalanta===
===Atalanta===
In July 2023, Kolašinac joined Italian side [[Atalanta BC|Atalanta]] on a two-year deal.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://sport1.oslobodjenje.ba/s1/fudbal/ino-fudbal/serie-a/u-gradu-je-novi-tenk-atalanta-predstavila-seada-kolasinca-874578|title=U gradu je novi tenk: Atalanta predstavila Seada Kolašinca|website=oslobodjenje.ba|date=6 July 2023|accessdate=7 July 2023|language=Bosnian}}</ref> He debuted competitively for the outftit against [[US Sassuolo Calcio|Sassuolo]] on 20 August.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://sportske.ba/clanak/atalanta-slavila-na-teskom-gostovanju-kolasinac-odigrao-citavu-utakmicu|title=Atalanta slavila na teškom gostovanju, Kolašinac odigrao čitavu utakmicu|website=sportske.ba|date=20 August 2023|accessdate=23 August 2023|language=Bosnian}}</ref> On 8 October, he scored his first goal for Atalanta against [[SS Lazio|Lazio]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://avaz.ba/sport/nogomet/859945/golijada-u-rimu-kolasinac-postigao-prvijenac-za-atalantu|title=Golijada u Rimu, Kolašinac postigao prvijenac za Atalantu|website=avaz.ba|date=8 October 2023|accessdate=10 October 2023|language=Bosnian}}</ref> He won his first title with the club on 22 May 2024, by beating [[Bayer 04 Leverkusen|Bayer Leverkusen]] in the [[2023–24 UEFA Europa League|UEFA Europa League]] final.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://scsport.ba/medalja-za-kolasinca-hat-trick-lookmana-atalanta-nanijela-prvi-poraz-bayeru-ove-sezone-i-podigla-trofej-uefa-europa-lige|title=Medalja za Kolašinca, hat-trick Lookmana: Atalanta nanijela prvi poraz Bayeru ove sezone i podigla trofej UEFA Europa Lige|website=scsport.ba|date=22 May 2024|accessdate=23 May 2024|language=Bosnian}}</ref>
In July 2023, Kolašinac joined Italian side [[Atalanta BC|Atalanta]] on a two-year contract.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://sport1.oslobodjenje.ba/s1/fudbal/ino-fudbal/serie-a/u-gradu-je-novi-tenk-atalanta-predstavila-seada-kolasinca-874578|title=U gradu je novi tenk: Atalanta predstavila Seada Kolašinca|website=oslobodjenje.ba|date=6 July 2023|accessdate=7 July 2023|language=Bosnian}}</ref> He debuted competitively for the outftit against [[US Sassuolo Calcio|Sassuolo]] on 20 August.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://sportske.ba/clanak/atalanta-slavila-na-teskom-gostovanju-kolasinac-odigrao-citavu-utakmicu|title=Atalanta slavila na teškom gostovanju, Kolašinac odigrao čitavu utakmicu|website=sportske.ba|date=20 August 2023|accessdate=23 August 2023|language=Bosnian}}</ref> On 8 October, he scored his first goal for Atalanta against [[SS Lazio|Lazio]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://avaz.ba/sport/nogomet/859945/golijada-u-rimu-kolasinac-postigao-prvijenac-za-atalantu|title=Golijada u Rimu, Kolašinac postigao prvijenac za Atalantu|website=avaz.ba|date=8 October 2023|accessdate=10 October 2023|language=Bosnian}}</ref> He won his first title with the club on 22 May 2024, by beating [[Bayer 04 Leverkusen|Bayer Leverkusen]] in the [[2023–24 UEFA Europa League|UEFA Europa League]] final.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://scsport.ba/medalja-za-kolasinca-hat-trick-lookmana-atalanta-nanijela-prvi-poraz-bayeru-ove-sezone-i-podigla-trofej-uefa-europa-lige|title=Medalja za Kolašinca, hat-trick Lookmana: Atalanta nanijela prvi poraz Bayeru ove sezone i podigla trofej UEFA Europa Lige|website=scsport.ba|date=22 May 2024|accessdate=23 May 2024|language=Bosnian}}</ref>


==International career==
==International career==
Despite representing [[Germany national football team|Germany]] at various youth levels, Kolašinac decided to play for [[Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team|Bosnia and Herzegovina]] at the senior level.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://klix.ba/sport/nogomet/begic-i-spahic-u-posjeti-sead-kolasinac-zeli-igrati-za-bih/130729058|title=Begić i Spahić u posjeti: Sead Kolašinac želi igrati za BiH|website=klix.ba|date=29 July 2013|accessdate=1 August 2013|language=Bosnian}}</ref> In November 2013, his request to change sports citizenship from German to Bosnian was approved by [[FIFA]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://klix.ba/sport/nogomet/sead-kolasinac-dobio-dozvolu-da-nastupa-za-bih/131107047|title=Sead Kolašinac dobio dozvolu da nastupa za BiH|website=klix.com|date=7 November 2013|accessdate=7 November 2013|language=Bosnian}}</ref> Later that month, he received his first senior call-up, for a [[Exhibition game#Association football|friendly]] game against [[Argentina national football team|Argentina]],<ref>{{cite news|url=https://klix.ba/sport/nogomet/safet-susic-pozvao-seada-kolasinca-za-mec-sa-argentinom/131107057|title=Safet Sušić pozvao Seada Kolašinca za meč sa Argentinom|website=klix.ba|date=7 November 2013|accessdate=7 November 2013|language=Bosnian}}</ref> and debuted in that game on 18 November.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://radiosarajevo.ba/sport/nogomet/argentina-prejaka-za-zmajeve-aguero-poveo-gaucose-do-pobjede/132135|title=Argentina prejaka za Zmajeve, Agüero poveo Gaučose do pobjede|website=radiosarajevo.ba|date=19 November 2013|accessdate=22 November 2013|language=Bosnian}}</ref> In June 2014, Kolašinac was named in Bosnia and Herzegovina's squad for the [[2014 FIFA World Cup]], country's first major competition.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://balkans.aljazeera.net/news/sports/2014/6/2/susic-objavio-konacan-spisak-za-brazil|title=Sušić objavio konačan spisak za Brazil|website=aljazeera.net|date=2 June 2014|accessdate=4 June 2014|language=Bosnian}}</ref> He made his tournament debut in the opening group match against Argentina on 15 June.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://sportsport.ba/fudbal/argentina-prejaka-ali-poslana-je-lijepa-slika-u-svijet/133674|title=Argentina prejaka, ali poslana je lijepa slika u svijet|website=sportsport.ba|date=16 June 2014|accessdate=18 June 2014|language=Bosnian}}</ref>
Despite representing [[Germany national football team|Germany]] at various youth levels, Kolašinac decided to play for [[Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team|Bosnia and Herzegovina]] at the senior level.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://klix.ba/sport/nogomet/begic-i-spahic-u-posjeti-sead-kolasinac-zeli-igrati-za-bih/130729058|title=Begić i Spahić u posjeti: Sead Kolašinac želi igrati za BiH|website=klix.ba|date=29 July 2013|accessdate=1 August 2013|language=Bosnian}}</ref>
In November 2013, his request to change sports citizenship from German to Bosnian was approved by [[FIFA]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://klix.ba/sport/nogomet/sead-kolasinac-dobio-dozvolu-da-nastupa-za-bih/131107047|title=Sead Kolašinac dobio dozvolu da nastupa za BiH|website=klix.com|date=7 November 2013|accessdate=7 November 2013|language=Bosnian}}</ref> Later that month, he received his first senior call-up, for a [[Exhibition game#Association football|friendly]] game against [[Argentina national football team|Argentina]],<ref>{{cite news|url=https://klix.ba/sport/nogomet/safet-susic-pozvao-seada-kolasinca-za-mec-sa-argentinom/131107057|title=Safet Sušić pozvao Seada Kolašinca za meč sa Argentinom|website=klix.ba|date=7 November 2013|accessdate=7 November 2013|language=Bosnian}}</ref> and debuted in that game on 18 November.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://radiosarajevo.ba/sport/nogomet/argentina-prejaka-za-zmajeve-aguero-poveo-gaucose-do-pobjede/132135|title=Argentina prejaka za Zmajeve, Agüero poveo Gaučose do pobjede|website=radiosarajevo.ba|date=19 November 2013|accessdate=22 November 2013|language=Bosnian}}</ref>
In June 2014, Kolašinac was named in Bosnia and Herzegovina's squad for the [[2014 FIFA World Cup]], country's first major competition.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://balkans.aljazeera.net/news/sports/2014/6/2/susic-objavio-konacan-spisak-za-brazil|title=Sušić objavio konačan spisak za Brazil|website=aljazeera.net|date=2 June 2014|accessdate=4 June 2014|language=Bosnian}}</ref> He made his tournament debut in the opening group match against Argentina on 15 June.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://sportsport.ba/fudbal/argentina-prejaka-ali-poslana-je-lijepa-slika-u-svijet/133674|title=Argentina prejaka, ali poslana je lijepa slika u svijet|website=sportsport.ba|date=16 June 2014|accessdate=18 June 2014|language=Bosnian}}</ref>

==Style of play==
During his career, Kolašinac has been deployed as a [[Defender (association football)#Centre-back|centre-back]] and as a [[Midfielder#Defensive midfielder|defensive midfielder]], although he spent most of the time playing as a [[Defender (association football)#Full-back|left-back]]. He possesses very strong body build and strength.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://faktor.ba/sport/fudbal/englezi-predstavili-bh-reprezentativca-sta-navijaci-arsenala-mogu-ocekivati-od-kolasinca-248638|title=Englezi predstavili bh. reprezentativca: Šta navijači Arsenala mogu očekivati od Kolašinca?|website=faktor.ba|date=15 May 2017|accessdate=17 May 2017|language=Bosnian}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Kolašinac married his long-time girlfriend Susubelle in June 2019. Together they have a daughter named Soleil.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://scsport.ba/sead-kolasinac-postao-otac-kcerka-reprezentativca-bih-dobila-zanimljivo-ime|title=Sead Kolašinac postao otac: Kćerka reprezentativca BiH dobila zanimljivo ime|website=scsport.ba|date=26 August 2020|accessdate=27 August 2020|language=Bosnian}}</ref> He is a practising [[Islam|Muslim]]; together with international teammates [[Ibrahim Šehić]], [[Muhamed Bešić]], [[Armin Hodžić (footballer, born 1994)|Armin Hodžić]], [[Izet Hajrović]], [[Edin Višća]] and [[Ervin Zukanović]] he visited a [[mosque]] in [[Zenica]] during the national team's concentration.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://sportsport.ba/fudbal/zmajevi-u-zenickoj-dzamiji-klanjali-dzumu/336615|title=Zmajevi u zeničkoj džamiji klanjali džumu|website=sportsport.ba|date=11 October 2019|accessdate=12 October 2019|language=Bosnian}}</ref> In July 2019, he and his then teammate [[Mesut Özil]] were victims of an attempted [[carjacking]], which Kolašinac successfully fought off.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://klix.ba/sport/nogomet/drama-u-londonu-ozila-napali-nozevima-spasio-ga-goloruki-kolasinac/190725150|title=Drama u Londonu: Özila napali noževima, spasio ga goloruki Kolašinac|website=klix.ba|date=26 July 2019|accessdate=27 July 2019|language=Bosnian}}</ref>
Kolašinac married his long-time girlfriend Susubelle in June 2019. Together they have a daughter named Soleil.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://scsport.ba/sead-kolasinac-postao-otac-kcerka-reprezentativca-bih-dobila-zanimljivo-ime|title=Sead Kolašinac postao otac: Kćerka reprezentativca BiH dobila zanimljivo ime|website=scsport.ba|date=26 August 2020|accessdate=27 August 2020|language=Bosnian}}</ref>
He is a practising [[Islam|Muslim]]; together with international teammates [[Ibrahim Šehić]], [[Muhamed Bešić]], [[Armin Hodžić (footballer, born 1994)|Armin Hodžić]], [[Izet Hajrović]], [[Edin Višća]] and [[Ervin Zukanović]] he visited a [[mosque]] in [[Zenica]] during the national team's concentration.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://sportsport.ba/fudbal/zmajevi-u-zenickoj-dzamiji-klanjali-dzumu/336615|title=Zmajevi u zeničkoj džamiji klanjali džumu|website=sportsport.ba|date=11 October 2019|accessdate=12 October 2019|language=Bosnian}}</ref>
In July 2019, he and his then teammate [[Mesut Özil]] were victims of an attempted [[carjacking]], which Kolašinac successfully fought off.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://klix.ba/sport/nogomet/drama-u-londonu-ozila-napali-nozevima-spasio-ga-goloruki-kolasinac/190725150|title=Drama u Londonu: Özila napali noževima, spasio ga goloruki Kolašinac|website=klix.ba|date=26 July 2019|accessdate=27 July 2019|language=Bosnian}}</ref>


==Career statistics==
==Career statistics==


===Club===
===Club===
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Revision as of 21:25, 19 September 2024

Sead Kolašinac
Kolašinac in 2015
Personal information
Date of birth (1993-06-20) 20 June 1993 (age 31)
Place of birth Karlsruhe, Germany
Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Centre-back
Team information
Current team
Atalanta
Number 23
Youth career
2001–2009 Karlsruher SC
2009–2010 TSG Hoffenheim
2010 VfB Stuttgart
2011–2012 Schalke 04
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2012–2015 Schalke 04 II 8 (2)
2012–2017 Schalke 04 94 (4)
2017–2022 Arsenal 80 (2)
2021Schalke 04 (loan) 17 (1)
2022–2023 Marseille 47 (4)
2023– Atalanta 31 (1)
International career
2011 Germany U18 1 (0)
2011–2012 Germany U19 11 (1)
2012–2013 Germany U20 2 (1)
2013– Bosnia and Herzegovina 58 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15 September 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 21 March 2024

Sead Kolašinac (pronounced [sěad kolaʃîːnats]; born 20 June 1993) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Serie A club Atalanta. Born in Germany, he plays for the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team.

Kolašinac started his professional career at Schalke 04, playing first in its reserve team, before joining Arsenal in 2017. In 2021, he was loaned back to Schalke 04. The following year, he moved to Marseille. A year later, he signed with Atalanta.

A former German youth international, Kolašinac made his senior international debut for Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2013, earning over 50 caps since. He represented the nation at their first major championship, the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

Club career

Schalke 04

Kolašinac with Schalke 04 in 2015

Kolašinac started playing football at his hometown club Karlsruher SC, which he joined in 2001. In 2009, he moved to TSG Hoffenheim's youth academy. A year later, he switched to VfB Stuttgart's youth setup. In 2011, he went to Schalke 04's youth academy. In June 2012, he signed his first professional contract with the team.[1] He made his professional debut against Greuther Fürth on 15 September at the age of 19.[2]

Kolašinac debuted in the UEFA Champions League away at Montpellier on 4 December.[3]

In June 2013, he extended his deal with the team until June 2017.[4]

In August 2014, he suffered a severe knee injury, which was diagnosed as an anterior cruciate ligament tear and was ruled out for at least six months. Over seven moths after the injury, on 11 April 2015, he returned to the pitch.[5]

On 13 December 2015, he scored his first professional goal against FC Augsburg.[6]

Arsenal

Kolašinac with Arsenal in 2017

In June 2017, Kolašinac signed a five-year contract with English side Arsenal.[7]

2017–18 season

He made his official debut for the club in the 2017 FA Community Shield game against Chelsea on 6 August, managed to score a goal and win his first trophy.[8] A week later, he made his league debut against Leicester City.[9]

In September 2017, he was voted Arsenal's Player of the Month for August.[10]

On 28 October, he scored his first league goal for the squad in a triumph over Swansea City.[11]

He was once again voted Arsenal's Player of the Month, this time for October.[12]

2018–19 season

In August 2018, Kolašinac picked up a knee injury during a pre-season match against Chelsea, which ruled him out for the start of the season.[13] He made his season debut in a UEFA Europa League tie against Qarabağ on 4 October.[14]

2019–20 season

Kolašinac played his first fixture of the campaign in a defeat of Burnley on 17 August 2019.[15]

He played his 100th game for the side on 15 July 2020 against Liverpool.[16]

2020–21 season

Kolašinac appeared in his first encounter of the season on 19 September against West Ham United.[17]

In January 2021, he was sent on a six-month loan to his former club Schalke 04 and became its captain.[18] He played his first competitive clash for the team since coming back on 9 January against TSG Hoffenheim.[19] On 27 February, he scored first goal for Schalke 04 since his comeback in a victory over VfB Stuttgart.[20]

2021–22 season

Kolašinac debuted in the season against Manchester City on 28 August 2021.[21]

In November, he suffered an ankle injury, which was diagnosed as a broken ankle and was expected to be sidelined for at least two months.[22]

Marseille

In January 2022, Kolašinac moved to French outfit Marseille on a deal until June 2023.[23] He debuted officially for the squad on 4 February against Angers.[24] On 13 November, he scored his first goal for Marseille against Monaco, which secured the victory for his team.[25]

Atalanta

In July 2023, Kolašinac joined Italian side Atalanta on a two-year contract.[26] He debuted competitively for the outftit against Sassuolo on 20 August.[27] On 8 October, he scored his first goal for Atalanta against Lazio.[28] He won his first title with the club on 22 May 2024, by beating Bayer Leverkusen in the UEFA Europa League final.[29]

International career

Despite representing Germany at various youth levels, Kolašinac decided to play for Bosnia and Herzegovina at the senior level.[30]

In November 2013, his request to change sports citizenship from German to Bosnian was approved by FIFA.[31] Later that month, he received his first senior call-up, for a friendly game against Argentina,[32] and debuted in that game on 18 November.[33]

In June 2014, Kolašinac was named in Bosnia and Herzegovina's squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, country's first major competition.[34] He made his tournament debut in the opening group match against Argentina on 15 June.[35]

Style of play

During his career, Kolašinac has been deployed as a centre-back and as a defensive midfielder, although he spent most of the time playing as a left-back. He possesses very strong body build and strength.[36]

Personal life

Kolašinac married his long-time girlfriend Susubelle in June 2019. Together they have a daughter named Soleil.[37]

He is a practising Muslim; together with international teammates Ibrahim Šehić, Muhamed Bešić, Armin Hodžić, Izet Hajrović, Edin Višća and Ervin Zukanović he visited a mosque in Zenica during the national team's concentration.[38]

In July 2019, he and his then teammate Mesut Özil were victims of an attempted carjacking, which Kolašinac successfully fought off.[39]

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 19 September 2024[40]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup[a] EFL Cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Schalke 04 II 2011–12 Regionalliga West 2 0 2 0
2012–13 Regionalliga West 5 2 5 2
2014–15 Regionalliga West 1 0 1 0
Total 8 2 8 2
Schalke 04 2012–13 Bundesliga 16 0 1 0 3[b] 0 20 0
2013–14 Bundesliga 24 0 0 0 6[b] 0 30 0
2014–15 Bundesliga 6 0 1 0 0 0 7 0
2015–16 Bundesliga 23 1 1 0 6[c] 0 30 1
2016–17 Bundesliga 25 3 3 0 8[c] 0 35 3
Total 94 4 6 0 23 0 123 4
Arsenal 2017–18 Premier League 27 2 0 0 3 0 5[c] 2 1[d] 1 36 5
2018–19 Premier League 24 0 2 0 0 0 10[c] 0 36 0
2019–20 Premier League 26 0 4 0 1 0 1[c] 0 32 0
2020–21 Premier League 1 0 0 0 3 0 4[c] 0 1[d] 0 9 0
2021–22 Premier League 2 0 1 0 2 0 5 0
Total 80 2 7 0 9 0 20 2 2 1 118 5
Schalke 04 (loan) 2020–21 Bundesliga 17 1 1 0 18 1
Marseille 2021–22 Ligue 1 14 0 0 0 3[e] 0 17 0
2022–23 Ligue 1 33 4 4 0 4[b] 0 41 4
Total 47 4 4 0 7 0 58 4
Atalanta 2023–24 Serie A 30 1 4 0 9[c] 0 43 1
2024–25 Serie A 1 0 0 0 1[b] 0 1[f] 0 3 0
Total 31 1 4 0 10 0 1 0 46 1
Career total 277 14 22 0 9 0 60 2 3 1 371 17
  1. ^ Includes DFB-Pokal, FA Cup, Coupe de France, Coppa Italia
  2. ^ a b c d Appearance(s) in UEFA Champions League
  3. ^ a b c d e f g Appearance(s) in UEFA Europa League
  4. ^ a b Appearance in FA Community Shield
  5. ^ Appearances in UEFA Conference League
  6. ^ Appearance in UEFA Super Cup

International

As of match played 21 March 2024[41]
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team Year Apps Goals
Bosnia and Herzegovina
2013 1 0
2014 5 0
2015 4 0
2016 7 0
2017 5 0
2018 2 0
2019 6 0
2020 5 0
2021 8 0
2022 8 0
2023 6 0
2024 1 0
Total 58 0

Honours

Arsenal[40]

Atalanta[40]

Individual

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